business profiles

Name of Franchise: Dermaline Inc.
Industry: Personal Care
Brief History:
Dermaline Inc. was founded by Dina dela Paz-Stalder in 1996. Their first salon was at the 10th floor of the National Life Insurance building in Ayala Avenue, Makati. The company offered high-quality salon and day spa treatments. This has since expanded to several beauty products.
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Name of Franchise: Kumon Learning Center
Industry: Educational/ School
Brief History:
Kumon is an international learning method taught by its licensed instructors. It is the instructors who run and manage Kumon Learning Centers in 45 countries, including the Philippines. Kumon Learning Center has been continually ranking high among low-investment Philippine franchises. Worldwide, it is among the top 25 [...]

Name of Franchise: Aqua Soft Water Sytems Inc.
Industry: Services
Brief History:
A subsidiary of the ATT Group of Companies, the Aqua Soft Water Systems Inc. is the leader in the water refilling station business. The company was founded in 1998; and had since grown to up to 450 branches in the country.
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Name of Franchise: Pancake House
Industry: Café and Restaurants
Brief History:
The company began in 1970 with a small café in Magallanes, Makati. It was then the branchild of Milagros Basa, Leticia Zamora and Carmen Zaragosa. Its first franchise was established in 1978 in Greenhills, San Juan. Pancake House has since grown into one of the well-loved café [...]

Name of Franchise: Ink For Less
Industry: Services
Brief History:
The company began in 2002 as the brainchild of Amable Miguel C. Aguiluz IX. Ink For Less’ innovative take on ink refilling soon had a loyal following and became the biggest ink and toner refilling company in Asia. It now has more than 600 outlets.
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Name of Franchise: Julie’s Bakeshop
Industry: Breads and Bakeshops
Brief History:
Julie’s Bakeshop started in 1981 in Mandaue, Cebu. Within six months of opening, another branch was established in Cebu City. This was the start of Julie’s Bakeshop’s phenomenal rise as a baked goods and franchising superstar. The company has since grown to more than 500 branches nationwide. [...]